Oxford’s course fees depend on your fee status. For 2025-26, Home undergraduates pay 9,535 pounds per year, a figure capped by the UK government. Home students do not have to pay upfront: a UK government tuition fee loan can cover the full amount.
Overseas undergraduates pay much more. For 2025-26, fees range from about 35,260 to 59,260 pounds per year depending on the course, with clinical medicine at the top end. Fees rise each year, so check the course page for the current figure before applying.
Living costs are separate and significant. Oxford estimates students need to budget for accommodation, food, and personal expenses on top of course fees. College accommodation is often cheaper than private renting, especially in the first year.
Financial support exists for UK students from lower-income households. Crankstart Scholarships give a non-repayable bursary of up to 6,150 pounds per year to new students with household incomes of 7,500 pounds or less, and 5,300 pounds per year for incomes up to 32,500 pounds. Oxford Bursaries provide up to 4,240 pounds per year for students with household incomes up to 50,000 pounds. Around a quarter of Oxford’s UK and Irish undergraduates receive an Oxford bursary.
International students have fewer options but should still check departmental awards and external scholarships. Compare Oxford with Harvard using our Oxford versus Harvard comparison, and see whether Oxford offers scholarships for more detail on funding routes. General advice on maximizing financial aid applies to bursary applications too.
